2008 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · FE08 YAH
2008 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 168,358 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2020.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE08 YAH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2019
- 168,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE08 YAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Saab 9-3 (FE08 YAH) between February 2011 and September 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
FE08 YAH Mileage History
- 09/02/201149,174 mi
- 25/03/201149,217 mi+43 mi
- 24/03/201266,964 mi+17,747 mi
- 24/03/201266,964 mi
- 15/03/201382,904 mi+15,940 mi
- 15/03/201382,904 mi
- 09/09/201390,342 mi+7,438 mi
- 11/09/201390,342 mi
- 08/09/2014103,105 mi+12,763 mi
- 02/09/2015115,796 mi+12,691 mi
- 09/09/2015116,195 mi+399 mi
- 02/09/2016133,127 mi+16,932 mi
- 02/09/2016133,127 mi
- 12/09/2017149,986 mi+16,859 mi
- 13/09/2017149,986 mi
- 13/09/2018158,561 mi+8,575 mi
- 18/09/2019168,358 mi+9,797 mi
Average of roughly 13,850 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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